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As families re-establish hectic autumn routines, leading produce brands and grocers are capturing market share by targeting parents with problem-solving convenience, budget-friendly flexibility, purpose-driven messaging and early habit formation.

With planted acres down across major growing regions, suppliers look ahead to stabilized pricing alongside major operational upgrades and steady consumer demand.

John Torres will lead the organization’s advocacy, government relations, political affairs strategy and more.

The move comes months after the California-based company raised $50 million in February at a $4.5 billion pre-money valuation in a funding round.

Agricultural leaders warn suppliers and growers remain unprepared for an Aug. 1 deadline to submit single-use plastic reduction plans for produce sold into California.

New products, more roasting events and an assortment of Hatch favorites help retailers make the most of the season.

Heritable says its platform can match plant genetics to geography with 10-meter field-level accuracy, helping users predict how varieties of nearly any crop could perform in specific locations around the world.

Some large growers and retailers have stopped sourcing produce from a central Mexico region linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak because of concerns about widespread contamination.

From 24-hour tracebacks to longer shelf life, food safety experts explain how FSMA 204 shifts outbreak response from blanket store wipes to targeted lot containment.

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and city officials have unveiled a $70 million initiative to open five municipal grocery stores — offering a predictable 30% discount on everyday essentials, including fresh produce, meat and pantry staples, to save New Yorkers an estimated $1,000 annually.